149 community ratings

Midnight Special

Name: Midnight Special
Brand: Ex Nihilo

Perfumer: Olivier Pescheux

2017UnisexClassic

Votes lean feminine

7.9/ 10

Community score
149 ratings

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Ex Nihilo Midnight Special is a unisex scent with a sweet, spicy and smoky character, a floral heart and a woody base that suits evenings best.

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Skunky's take: Voters picked cool weather; in winter it is a warm hug.

How does it perform?

From 137 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.3 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.7 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.2 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.4 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

88% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Cinnamon Saffron Black pepper

Heart notesfirst few hours

Turkish rose Grapefruit

Rose jam

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Patchouli Oud Vanilla

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Smoky

What does Midnight Special smell like?

It opens with cinnamon, saffron and black pepper, which give a warm, spicy start. In the heart, Turkish rose, grapefruit and rose jam add a floral, fruity sweetness. The dry-down settles on patchouli, oud and vanilla, a woody, smoky base.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer comes last. It is mostly chosen for evenings and nights out. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits between the two. Mes Bisous Oud Hypnotique and Parfums de Marly Layton Exclusif have a close profile.